IB Maths AA HL Tutoring
One-to-one online preparation for the Mathematics Higher Level syllabus
Most of our IB Maths AA HL work goes into Paper 1, the one sat without a calculator, where algebraic fluency and proof by induction have to happen entirely by hand. We drill it question type by question type in 90-minute sessions, and set aside separate time for the long investigation of Paper 3.
Quick Answer
Most AA HL students take the 20-lesson package; how those lessons divide is decided together after the first-session diagnostic. Timed non-calculator Paper 1 practice is in the plan from lesson one, and we open a separate block for the long Paper 3 investigation at the start of IB 2. Packages never expire, so lessons can be banked for the exam term.
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Level
Fully Online
Format
90 min
Lesson length
€85 per 90 min one-to-one lesson
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About IB Maths AA HL Tutoring
Our IB Maths AA HL (Analysis and Approaches Higher Level) tutoring programme fully covers the AA HL syllabus, one of the most demanding courses in the IB Diploma Programme. Focused on pure mathematics and theoretical analysis, this syllabus has become the standard choice for students aiming for engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science and the theoretical sciences. With teachers who specialise in AA HL, we structure both content learning and exam strategy through one-to-one online lessons.
The core topics of the AA HL syllabus include algebra, functions (exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse functions), trigonometry (identities, equations, triangle geometry), statistics and probability (distributions, hypothesis testing), calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equations) and vectors. The HL-specific advanced topics are deeper calculus applications (area and volume, arc length, differential equations), complex numbers (Argand plane, De Moivre's theorem, nth roots), series (Taylor, Maclaurin, convergence tests) and vector analysis.
The AA HL exam consists of three written papers plus the IA. Paper 1 (30%, 2 hours) is a non-calculator paper with both short and long-response questions. Paper 2 (30%, 2 hours) is sat with a GDC. Paper 3 (20%, 1 hour) is a problem-solving paper, sat with a GDC, that usually contains long, multi-part questions. The Internal Assessment (20%) is a mathematical exploration on a topic of the student's own interest.
The Internal Assessment (IA) is a strategic component because it makes up 20% of the AA HL grade. We work with you at every stage of the IA: choosing a research question, mathematical modelling, the use of derivatives and integrals, data analysis, formula proofs and academic report writing. Our teachers know the IA assessment criteria (Presentation, Mathematical Communication, Personal Engagement, Reflection, Use of Mathematics) inside out.
Our programme for AA HL is built on two core goals: deepening subject mastery and building a strategy for each exam paper. Topic-based past-paper practice, mark scheme analysis, Paper 1/2/3 time-management practice and targeted work on weak spots are built into each student's programme.
All lessons are delivered fully one-to-one through our own online teaching platform. Students can join from anywhere, and lesson recordings are kept for revision.
IB assessment experience
Lessons are planned with teachers who have relevant subject experience and a strong command of the IB assessment criteria. Matching is done by subject, level, the student's current standing and teacher availability.
Syllabus Topics
And what does the board look like at SL?
The same topics, taught at SL
SLExam Papers
IB Maths AA HL exam structure and focus areas
| Paper | Duration | Weighting | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 2 hours | 30% | Short + long-response questions, no calculator, 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | 2 hours | 30% | Short + long-response questions, GDC required, 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | 1 hour | 20% | Problem solving, GDC required, 1 hour |
| IA | — | 20% | Internal Assessment – the mathematical exploration |
Source: the assessment components and weightings on this page follow the IB Maths AA HL subject guide published by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Your school's IB coordinator can access the current session documents. ibo.org
About grade boundaries: According to the grade boundary documents the International Baccalaureate Organization publishes for each exam session, the total percentage needed for a 7 varies by subject, level and session in a band of roughly 55–85%. Your school's IB coordinator can access the relevant May/November Grade descriptors and boundaries document. In our one-to-one lessons we review the student's realistic grade range together using past-session boundaries and mock results.
IA / Written-Task Support
Where do one-to-one lessons help with the Internal Assessment and written tasks?
Not rewriting a proof from a book
The trap AA students fall into most often is picking a well-known theorem and reworking the proof from a source. Even when the mathematics is flawless, it earns little under the personal engagement and reflection criteria. We move the topic to a place where you apply or generalise one step of that proof yourself.
Actually using HL mathematics
Most marks lost in the Exploration go to topics that are interesting but can be finished with SL tools. Series, complex numbers or further calculus has to genuinely be part of the work. Before you start writing, we mark where the HL tool enters.
Consistent notation
AA explorations are manipulation-heavy, which is where marks leak most: a symbol used before it is defined, indices that drift, a domain never stated. Reading the draft, we check every symbol is defined where it first appears.
The writing does not end when the calculation does
What you write after finding the result is marked by a criterion of its own: what the result means, which assumption it holds under, where the method breaks down. Most students finish the last calculation and close the document; we treat that final section as a separate round of work.
Draft rounds and the school calendar
Your school sets the dates for topic approval and submission. We read three times: at topic selection, on the first draft once the mathematics is in place, and on the full text. We do not write it for you; the IB's academic integrity rules do not allow that.
Comparing Preparation Paths
How self-study, group classes and one-to-one support compare for IB Maths AA HL
| Preparation path | Pros | Limitations | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working on your own |
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| Students fluent in algebraic manipulation who work through questions regularly. |
| School lessons and group courses |
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| Students meeting the syllabus for the first time. |
| One-to-one online lessons with us |
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| Students who know the content but lose Paper 1 to timing and manipulation slips. |
Lesson packages
Not happy after your first lesson? Full refund. Split 10- and 20-lesson packages across any subjects you like, with no expiry date.
Study Plan Framework
A typical five-phase plan for IB Maths AA HL in one-to-one lessons, adapted to the student's exam date.
A no-calculator baseline
week 1
- Measuring algebraic fluency with a short exercise, GDC put away
- Separating whether the errors are in the content or in the manipulation
- The weighting of the programme follows from that measurement
Covering the content
around 12 sessions
- The functions, trigonometry and calculus core
- HL-only material: series, complex numbers, further calculus
- A non-calculator question at the end of each topic
The Maths Exploration
5-6 weeks, set by your school's approval calendar
- Choosing a topic that forces an HL tool
- Settling notation and presentation from the start
- Writing the interpretation of the result as its own round
The Paper 3 block
3-4 sessions at the start of IB 2
- Reading long questions whose parts depend on each other
- Seeing how an early slip takes the later parts with it
- How the show-that steps let you recover
Paper 1 rehearsal
the 8 weeks before the exam
- Full-length past papers, timed and without a calculator
- How proof questions have to be written out
- Closing the question types that keep recurring in the error log
This framework is a sample plan; it is customised for each student based on exam date, target grade and current level.
How One-to-One Lessons Work
How IB Maths AA HL sessions are structured
Part of every session runs without a calculator
Most school work happens with a GDC, so a gap in algebraic manipulation stays invisible all year and surfaces for the first time in Paper 1. So that it does not surface for the first time in the exam term, non-calculator work is in the programme from the first session.
Paper 3 is treated as an exam of its own
The parts of this paper depend on each other: a slip early on takes every later section with it. Knowing the content is not enough – you have to read where the question is heading. So we do not fold Paper 3 into the syllabus work; it runs in its own block.
In a proof the marks are in the writing, not the idea
Leaving out the base case in an induction, never stating the assumption explicitly, or skipping the closing sentence costs a student who found the right idea half the marks. You write the proof and we mark the line that is missing.
An error log and a written report every two weeks
We record mistakes by question type, and when a type keeps recurring we work on that type separately. Every two weeks we share in writing which topics were covered, what stage the Exploration is at and what comes next.
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IA Preparation Checklist
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0/12 completed
0%Presentation
Communication
Personal Engagement
Mathematics
Reflection
Criterion-Based Scoring
Assess yourself on each criterion. Use the slider to set your score.
Presentation
0/4The structure, organisation and clarity of the mathematical exploration.
No structure or presentation.
Mathematical Communication
0/4Mathematical language, notation and terminology.
No mathematical communication.
Personal Engagement
0/3Personal interest, creativity and independent thinking.
No evidence of personal engagement.
Reflection
0/3Interpreting the results and evaluating the process.
No reflection.
Use of Mathematics
0/6The accuracy, breadth and depth of the mathematics used.
Very limited use of mathematics.
Total IA Score
Areas for Improvement
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Work one-to-one with teachers who know the IB assessment criteria and IA rubrics inside out, and strengthen your report with feedback on each criterion.
If you'd like personalised feedback on your IA from a teacher, you can work with one of our tutors. This tool produces an estimated score; it does not replace official IB assessment.
Where Students Struggle
Our experienced IB teachers help you get past each of them.
Our Teaching Approach
IB-Focused Methodology
Work with teachers who know the IB assessment criteria inside out.
Where We Start
The first lesson sets the level, and the topic order follows from it.
The IA and the Exam
From the research question to the report, from past papers to mark schemes.
Past-Paper Focused
Real exam questions and mark scheme analysis.
Share before your first lesson
The information below helps the lesson plan focus on the student's real needs from the very first minutes.
- Target IB grade (e.g. 6 or 7) and exam date
- Current level: latest mock grade, predicted grade or weak topics
- School curriculum: the textbook used, IA / EE topic, deadlines
- Study schedule: lessons per week, available days and time slots
Who Is This Programme For?
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many hours of AA HL tutoring do I need per week?
Programme Features
- Calculator-free Paper 1 rehearsals
- Proof by induction drills
- De Moivre applications in complex numbers
- A dedicated block for the long Paper 3 investigation
- Building speed in algebraic manipulation
- An error log kept by question type
- Choosing HL-level maths for the Exploration
Contact us for a lesson plan
Tell us your target grade, where you are now and when you sit the exam, and we will work out the weekly schedule with you.
Quick Info
Tutors who teach this course
- Burak K.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Mert Y.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Selin A.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Kerem A.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Ayşe K.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Onur D.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Ece Y.
IB Mathematics Teacher
- Berk Ş.
IB Mathematics Teacher
Our teachers are currently working in IB schools, so we cannot share their full surnames.
Our tutors provide mentoring, structure suggestions and feedback during the IA / EE process. IB Courses does not write a student's IA or assignment for them.
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